Urban Concrete Contractors Ltd
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Urban Concrete Contractors Ltd | Report ID | 2015118430 |
| Address | 4901 University Circle | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79765 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.88000, -102.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 9, 2015, at 1540 hours, an Urban Concrete employee was participating in a drilling operation when the dislodged auger being used on a construction vehicle struck him on the back, breaking seven ribs. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2015, a worker at Urban Concrete Contractors Ltd in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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